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CTG UAlbany’s new faculty fellows program is designed to serve as a platform of intellectual exchange and an appreciation for interdisciplinary scholarship. CTG UAlbany, which works with governments worldwide transforming public services through innovations in technology, policy and management, has maintained a roster of research fellows since its founding nearly 30 years ago.

ALBANY, N.Y. (September 1, 2022) - This summer, Master of Science in Epidemiology student Jericho Adams completed a field placement at the Bureau of Chronic Disease Evaluation and Research under the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) Division of Chronic Disease Prevention. Using both the New York State Youth Risk Behavior Survey and the New York State Youth Tobacco Survey, he developed a first-time slide deck and data brief on youth cannabis use throughout New York that will be used by public health professionals.

A collection of the University at Albany's School of Public Health research from August 2022.

Interdisciplinary team links NYS Mesonet weather data and emergency department visits to predict patient risk

ALBANY, N.Y. (August 16, 2022) – Collaborations between the University at Albany School of Public Health and partner universities in Latin America have led to meaningful educational dialogues and exchanges, with a visiting veterinarian from Colombia recently completing a 10-week internship at the New York State Department of Health.

ALBANY, N.Y. (August 15, 2022) – A recent study led by the UAlbany School of Public Health examined COVID-19 symptoms and deaths among healthcare workers to better understand the impact of COVID-19. It is one of the few studies—and the largest to date—that assesses fatality and symptoms for U.S. healthcare workers.

DrPH student Jamie Reedy is completing a doctoral practicum with the Translational Research Team at the Center for Injury Research and Policy at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Her work focuses on the various applications of health communication with a primary emphasis on translating information and evidence from academic papers into actionable messages for the public.

ALBANY, N.Y. (August 3, 2022) - Melissa Toback, a Master of Public Health (MPH) student at the School of Public Health, is helping to prevent and reduce childhood obesity in the Capital Region by providing low-income families with access to local produce and nutrition education.